Strong 6.3 magnitude earthquake reported in Papua New Guinea
{{date|April 21, 2007}}

[[Image:PapuaNewGuineaQuake4.21.07.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Seismic hazard map of the earthquake.]] According to the [[w:United States Geological Survey|USGS]], a 6.3 [[w:magnitude|magnitude]] earthquake has struck in the New Ireland region of [[w:Papua New Guinea|Papua New Guinea]]. The time of the quake was reported at 5:12 p.m. local time [7:12 a.m. UTC]. 

The [[w:epicenter|epicenter]] was 120 kilometers [74 miles] south, south east from [[w:Kavieng|Kavieng, New Ireland]], in Papua New Guinea and had a depth of 410.4 kilometers [255.0 miles].

So far there are no reports of damage or injuries from the quake. No [[w:tsunami|tsunami]] warning has been issued.

==Sources==
*{{source|url=http://earthquake.usgs.gov/eqcenter/recenteqsww/Quakes/us2007bkal.php
|title=Magnitude 6.2 - NEW IRELAND REGION, PAPUA NEW GUINEA
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|pub=USGS
|date=April 21, 2007}}

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Seismic hazard map of the earthquake. According to the USGS, a 6.3 magnitude earthquake has struck in the New Ireland region of Papua New Guinea. The time of the quake was reported at 5:12 p.m. local time 7:12 a.m. UTC. 

The epicenter was 120 kilometers 74 miles south, south east from Kavieng, New Ireland, in Papua New Guinea and had a depth of 410.4 kilometers 255.0 miles.

So far there are no reports of damage or injuries from the quake. No tsunami warning has been issued.
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